The Northern Nevada chapter of the American Red Cross will honor local heroes and citizens at its 10th annual American Red Cross Real Heroes Celebration on March 28 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 22 for individuals, associations or companies in Washoe, Carson City, Douglas, Churchill, Lyon, Storey, Mineral and Nye counties that have gone above and beyond to help a friend, family member, community member or stranger in 2012. Nomination forms can be picked up at the chapter office at 1190 Corporate Blvd. in Reno or online at www.nevada.redcross.org.

All proceeds from the Real Heroes celebration remain in the local area to help